A/N: This story is rated M for mature content not suitable for children.
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Chapter 8: Negotiation
Kattegat
Naruto let out an exasperated sigh for what felt like the millionth time that day as he surveyed the room, eyeing the arrogant fool who believed he could control him—King Horik, the monarch of Denmark.
"We ought to be partners," King Horik proclaimed, holding a cup of ale in one hand and a roasted goat leg in the other. "Imagine all the incredible things we could achieve together."
Naruto remained silent, watching with a composed demeanor as the man embarrassed himself. The king of Denmark had arrived to establish an alliance with Kattegat, though the revived shinobi was uncertain of the man's true intentions. If he had to make an assumption, it seemed like the king had thoughts of conquest on his mind.
Naruto glanced away from King Horik and moved towards Lagertha, who stood in the corner with Ragnar by her side. The shield maiden cradled a baby in her arms, gently rocking it as she focused on the unfolding events around her.
Following a close call with a miscarriage that he managed to prevent, Lagertha successfully gave birth to a healthy baby boy. The child had blonde hair and blue eyes, which was amusing since those features were consistent among all three of them, leaving open the possibility that he could indeed be Ragnar's son.
The reborn Uzumaki reflected on how Lagertha had become much more open to him since he rescued her child. Whenever he visited her home or asked her to meet for a private conversation, she would come, a stark contrast to her previous behavior when she would shun him entirely.
Lagertha wasn't the only one to have a child; Thyri also welcomed a baby, but to her dismay, it was a sweet little girl. She had hoped for a son, but he reassured her that he didn't mind the gender as long as the baby was healthy.
Thyri sat beside him on his right, nursing their child, while on his left was Siggy, who appeared ready to give birth at any moment. She wore a loose-fitting dress to accommodate her pregnant belly and looked quite uncomfortable, making it clear she was eager for the baby to arrive.
"I have a suggestion," King Horik remarked, feigning a contemplative look. Naruto could sense that the man had meticulously prepared for what he was about to reveal. "I'm facing some difficulties with Jarl Borg regarding a piece of land in Gotaland. I'd like you to send Ragnar to negotiate with him on my behalf so I can secure the territory."
“Why do you need the land, and what makes it worth my time to send one of my men to assist you? You have your own people; you should use them,” Naruto replied, sounding unimpressed. He recognized that the man was attempting to assert his authority, but unfortunately for him, the Uzumaki wasn’t one to yield to anyone.
The expression of confusion on King Horik's face suggested that he was unaccustomed to being opposed; he genuinely believed that Naruto would comply with his demands. It took him a moment to gather himself, and he was jolted back to reality when some of Naruto's men began to chuckle at his embarrassment.
"The territory owned by Jarl Borg holds sentimental significance for me," King Horik remarked, but the disinterested expression on Naruto's face halted him. "Sigh, the land is abundant in valuable minerals and iron."
"Now we're making progress," Naruto remarked with a smile, realizing he could use additional resources to enhance his weaponry. "I assume you're after Ragnar due to his increasing fame."
On one side of the room, Rollo maintained a neutral expression, but Naruto sensed the jealousy, envy, anger, and hatred emanating from Ragnar's brother. The reincarnated Uzumaki realized that a confrontation was imminent, as it appeared Rollo could no longer endure living in Ragnar's shadow.
"That's precisely the point—having him sent to negotiate means Jarl Borg will at least pay attention. If your man succeeds, I will reward you with a cart full of iron ores and gemstones," Horik declared, believing that Naruto would agree to his offer.
"That's a tempting proposal," Naruto stated, causing Horik to smile momentarily before it faded, "but here's my counter: I'll let Ragnar negotiate with Jarl Borg, and if he is successful, Kattegat will gain unrestricted mining rights."
"What?" King Horik shouted in anger, not that Naruto seemed to be affected by his outburst. The men of Horik brandished their weapons as if preparing to attack, much to Naruto's amusement. In reaction, the warriors of Kattegat unsheathed their weapons as well. "This is outrageous! What makes you think I would even entertain such a suggestion?"
Some like Thyri and Siggy looked worried while the others like Ragnar and Rollo look happy with the idea of fighting King Horik and his men.
"You're only here because you have no other choice but to resort to war," Naruto said, standing up and moving toward Horik, who also rose, readying himself for a confrontation. Two of Horik's men positioned themselves in front of him as a shield, but Naruto remained unfazed. "Plus, there's the possibility of aligning with Jarl Borg against you once he grants us some basic mining rights on his territory."
"You would turn against me like this?" Horik bellowed, realizing that if Kattegat and Jarl Borg united their armies, he would be in serious trouble. "I ought to destroy your village and everyone in it for this treachery."
"Let me point out two things. First, if you were to launch an attack on us and actually succeed, wouldn't that leave you vulnerable for Jarl Borg to take advantage of, especially when I send some of my people to inform him of your plans against him?" Naruto said with a broad smile, causing the guards around King Horik to feel uneasy. "Secondly, if you choose to reject this deal, I don't foresee you making it out of here alive."
Naruto spoke and unleashed some of his killing intent, causing immediate reactions. The two men facing Horik began to tremble and even lose control of their bowels, while those nearby recoiled as if they were in the presence of a hunter.
"Do you think we can reach a deal now?" Naruto inquired, while King Horik stared at him with a look of disbelief, as if he were facing a creature from a nightmare.
Ragnar observed the situation unfold and was already aware of what would happen next; he needed to prepare his warmest clothing as he had heard that the weather in Gotaland was dreadful.
Fast Forward
Gotaland
Ragnar and his companions, including Froki, Rollo, and his son Bjorn, finally reached the halls of Jarl Borg. However, their presence went unnoticed by the man, despite the fact that they were drenched and shivering from the cold.
"I dislike that my prediction came true; King Horik, out of fear, accepted Naruto's conditions," Ragnar reflected, recalling how terrified Horik and his followers had become. As Naruto approached, he walked by the two guards stationed in front of Horik, both paralyzed with fear, and met the King's gaze. "I was surprised that Horik managed to keep his composure," he thought.
King Horik readily accepted all of Naruto's terms, which led the Earl of Kattegat to direct him to journey to Gotaland to negotiate on Horik's behalf. Ragnar gathered his fighters and set off, convinced that the faster he could convince Jarl Borg to sell the land to Horik, the sooner Naruto would obtain the essential resources to create weapons for their imminent raids in the west.
Kattegat
Ragnar's Home
Ragnar's home was deserted, with only Lagertha and Naruto present. She had sent Gyda out with her infant son while she remained behind to keep the blonde Viking company.
Lemon Scene Ahead
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"Ah ah ah ah," moans of pleasure erupted from Lagertha's lips while she was on all fours on the bed she and her husband shared, with Naruto behind her thrusting his man meat in and out of her pussy like he owned it.
"Your pussy is still so tight even though you've given birth recently," Naruto stated as he thrust into Lagertha, and the woman clenched her hole, making it feel tighter and threw her ass back to meet his thrusts.
Naruto had noticed after she saved her baby, Lagertha had become more of a willing partner; she was actively trying to make him cum inside her like she wanted to be pregnant again.
"Is this all you got?" Lagertha stated with a seductive smile as she turned her head to the side to look at Naruto. "I thought you came here to fuck me as payment for the weapons and armor you made for my husband, but I am not feeling well fucked."
Naruto raised a brow at Lagertha; he had been holding back unconsciously because he had been doing so since Lagertha got pregnant before and had to be careful with the baby.
"If you want to get fucked, then so be it," Naruto said as he flipped Lagertha on her back, his cock momentarily leaving her wet, hot, clenching depths.
Lagertha was now on her bed with her legs spread, revealing her naked body to Naruto's eyes. Her pussy was red, wet, and swollen with her arousal, with her clit sticking out beneath the hood of her cunt. She had a thick bit of blonde hair down there that he would cut off if she were his woman, like Thyri and Siggy, but this interaction was more transactional than anything; she was just his payment for supplying her husband with weapons.
Naruto's gaze traveled up to Lagertha's breasts, which had noticeably increased in size due to her pregnancy. It was astonishing to think that she was a mother of two, as she had gained weight in all the right areas. Her intimate area remained just as tight as it had been before, perhaps slightly softer now, enhancing their sexual experiences, as the shield maiden was more sensitive and reached pleasure more quickly.
"Here it comes," Naruto declared, and with one thrust was back inside Lagertha, whose eyes rolled in the back of her head from pleasure at the sudden penetration. "Now it is time for the real fun."
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Naruto thrust into Lagertha, his hand pinning her hands over her head, his hard dick stretching out her slit to the limit while she wrapped her legs around the blonde man, moaning loudly with no stop to be seen.
The two continued for the next few hours until Naruto slammed into Lagertha and came deep inside her, and the shield maiden used her legs to try to pull the orgasming male deeper inside her, as if she wished to plant his seed deep inside her womb.
Neither Naruto nor Lagertha realized they were being observed with wide eyes by Gyda, who had returned home early with her brother. Upon discovering her mother with the Earl, she quickly turned away and resolved to forget the incident. However, one thought lingered in her mind—not about her mother's infidelity, but rather whether a man's penis could truly reach that size, or if Naruto was just an exception.
Fast Forward
Naruto lay back on Ragnar's bed with Lagertha between his legs, cleaning his cock with her soft mouth. She licked down the shaft to his balls, then took them in her mouth and released them with a loud popping sound.
"You have been strangely cooperative lately," Naruto stated as he enjoyed the blowjob, "is there a reason for that?"
Lagertha didn't immediately answer; she instead focused on finishing what she was doing. She took Naruto's rod down her throat and bobbed her head until she felt him start twitching in her mouth. She played with his balls, then soon her mouth was filled with his seed.
POP
Lagertha took long pulls of breath, then she dropped down beside Naruto, her legs spread, showing her well-fucked slit leaking his semen.
Lemon Scene End
"I had intended to use my child as a means to take revenge on you for dishonoring me," Lagertha confessed, her gaze directed upwards, causing Naruto to raise an eyebrow. "However, when I faced the possibility of losing my child, I came to a realization: regardless of the circumstances or purpose, this baby is my child, not a tool for violence."
"So, your child is mine," Naruto declared, but Lagertha simply rolled her eyes in response, indicating that she was indifferent to the identity of her baby's father, and indeed, she was.
"You rescued both me and my child with your mysterious abilities; without you, I would have lost the baby," Lagertha said, glancing at Naruto. "Ragnar recognized your skills as a blacksmith, and I see your worth as a healer. If the cost of that is being open to you, then I will always be available."
Naruto felt irritated that Lagertha didn't directly recognize him as the father of her child. However, he grasped the reason for her increased cooperation; she was essentially using her physical presence to ensure his support for her and her family if necessary.
Naruto remarked with a mix of understanding and humor, "Ah, that explains why you've been so eager lately. But considering how much I release inside you, I wouldn't be surprised if you end up getting pregnant eventually."
Lagertha chose not to respond to the comment; instead, she continued to pleasure Naruto until he was aroused once more, leading to them engaging in intimacy again.
Later that evening, a rosy-cheeked Gyda returned home, escorted by an annoyed Thyri who had simply dragged Naruto along, leaving Lagertha and her daughter behind. Lagertha wore a weary yet entertained expression, while her daughter gazed curiously at the retreating figure of the blonde man.
Gotaland
Ragnar glanced at Jarl Borg and immediately sensed that he would not take a liking to the man. Ragnar had been dispatched by Naruto on behalf of King Horik to discuss the acquisition of land abundant in valuable metals and gemstones. Although Horik was willing to offer nearly any sum for it, it appeared that Jarl Borg was unwilling to part with the land.
"Now my visitors gather by the fire," Jarl Borg remarked, deliberately overlooking Ragnar and his companions as they stood shivering in the cold rain at the entrance of his home. "Who do we have here?"
"My name is Ragnar Lothbrok, and these are my companions from Kattegat. We have been dispatched by Earl Naruto on behalf of King Horik to engage in negotiations with you regarding the territory of Gotaland," Ragnar announced, catching the Jarl's attention.
"You are Ragnar, the man who successfully ventured west and returned with a wealth of foreign treasures," Jarl Borg said, receiving a nod from Ragnar. "If that's the case, come and feast with me; eat and drink to your heart's content. Men, bring this fine warrior some warm clothing."
Jarl Borg's warriors followed his instructions and set out to fetch clothing while Ragnar and his party enjoyed food and drink to regain their strength from the journey and warm themselves up.
"Tomorrow we can discuss King Horik's expectations of me, but for tonight, let's hear about your travels to the west," Jarl Borg said, glancing at Ragnar and the other men. Recognizing that he wasn't in the best state to negotiate, Ragnar began recounting his adventures in the west.
As Ragnar talked, Rollo's expression reflected his feelings of envy and jealousy. He was tired of living in his brother's shadow; as long as he remained by Ragnar's side, he would never gain the recognition he deserved as a great warrior. Rollo shook his head to dispel his troubling thoughts and let out a sigh. He cared for his brother, but he understood that something needed to shift for him to discover his own path in life.
Chapter End
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A/N: Next a epidemic strikes Kattegat, how will Naruto respond, and what is the source of this outbreak, all while Ragnar is in Gotaland negotiating with Jarl Borg.